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Finding the Third Proportional to 274,776 and 579,072

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Solution

The third proportional to 274,776 and 579,072 is: 1,220,355.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,776 : 579,072 = 579,072 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,776/579,072 = 579,072/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,776x = 579,072 × 579,072
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,776x = 335,324,381,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,324,381,184/274,776
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220,355.42

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